Westire 8480 Part-Night Photocell

The Westire 8480 Part-Night photocell has been developed with accuracy, longevity and reliability at its core. Engineered in the EU, this industry-renowned photocell has a 35-year lifespan and is manufactured in-house by Westire, using high quality components.

An Energy-Saving Photocell for Dusk to Dawn Lighting

The Westire 8480 Part-Night long-life photocell utilises Westire’s Eye Response filter silicon light sensor and microprocessor control. This advanced technology means users can benefit from superior energy and carbon savings and long-term reliability in dusk to dawn lighting.

In addition, the 8480 Part-Night long-life photocells can aid in the creation of dark sky areas – for instance in or around national parks and reserves.

8480 part night photocell for street lighting controls

Features and Benefits of the Westire 8480 Part-Night Photocell

Switches the light off at a predetermined time for a set number of hours each night.
Designed for modern light LED light sources and all types of outdoor lighting.
Available in universal power supply, capable of operating on voltages from 200 to 260 Volts 50/60 Hz.
Energy efficient design with an average power consumption of < 0.25 watts.
Our patented Relay Assisted Triac (RAT) switching technology protects the relay from in-rush current.
The polycarbonate housing is ultrasonically welded, UV stabilised and rated to IP67.
Upward facing units are designed to be self-cleaning.
100% product testing; 48-hour burn-in, electrical and final inspection.
Intertek ETL Listed and RoHS compliant.
Available with up to 840 Joule MOV protection.
Housing colours available include black, blue, brown, green, red and grey.
Easily fitted to Westire’s pole or wall mounting brackets and socket kit.

Technical Specification

Dimensions

78.4 mm Ø x 69.85 mm H

Warranty

12 years standard, 20 years available on request

Connection Type

NEMA 3 Pin, ANSI 136.10

Mains Supply

200 - 260 Volts AC, 50/60 Hertz

Load rating

1800 VA Ballast / 1000 Watts

Average Power Consumption

<0.25 Watt nominal

Surge Protection

Standard: 132J 4.5kA, Optional: 320J 12KA, 420J 20KA, Configurations available up to 840 Joules

Operating Temperature

-40° C to + 80° C, -40° F to + 178° F

Standards Compliance

Environmental RoHS, EN55015, EN61547, EN6100-3-2, EN6100-3-3, ETL. UK 773, CSA 22.2. IS EN ISO 9002: 2015. ANSI C136.10

Enclosure Protection Rating

IP67 - Dust tight and immersion tested up to 1m when fitted in the luminaire.

Operating Levels

10 to 200 Lux, 1 to 19fc ± 0.025

Ambient Light Sensor

Eye Response IR filtered silicon light sensor

Switching Ratio

1:05 to 1:3 - Inverse ratios available

Switching Tine Delay

0 to 25 Seconds ON 2.5 to 20 Seconds OFF

Switching Option

Part night. Various options available

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Sectors

Housing Estates

Airports

Ports & Docks

Rail

Road & Motorways

Streets

Campuses & Car Parks

						Applications
Flood lighting
Industrial outdoor lighting
Outdoor facilities lighting
Perimeter lighting
Road lighting
Security lighting
Street lighting
Home lighting
Horticultural lighting

					

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